Following the stalemate in Lecce, Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri resumed his public spat with club president Claudio Lotito. The Biancocelesti produced a lukewarm showing at the Via del Mare, settling for a goalless draw.
Maurizio Sarri sent more messages to Lazio President Claudio Lotito, pointing out players ‘leave because they see no ambition in the club’ and fans must get used to avoiding relegation.
Maurizio Sarri insists Alessio Romagnoli is a player Lazio ‘cannot do without’ ahead of a reported transfer to Al-Sadd, as the defender starts against Lecce.
Lazio and Bournemouth are placing the final touches on the transfer of Christos Mandas, while Edoardo Motta will replace him in the Italian capital. Mandas has been relegated to the bench since Maurizio Sarri’s return to Formello last summer.
Lazio President Claudio Lotito assures ‘Maurizio Sarri enjoys the full faith of the club’ after audio was leaked of him saying the players ‘want to leave because they don’t want the coach.’ The tension continues to rise at the Stadio Olimpico, where the Aquile are struggling with problems on and off the field.
Lazio’s campaign continues to descend into further chaos, as the rift between the Lazio management and the club’s ultras widens by the day. The Biancocelesti’s
Lazio and Bournemouth are reportedly on the verge of reaching a full accord for the transfer of Christos Mandas, having already defined a formula. The goalkeeper has been placed on the transfer list after being relegated to the bench at the orders of Maurizio Sarri, who restored Ivan Provedel as the ultimate first choice in goal.
Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli is edging ever closer to the exit door, while Maurizio Sarri could follow suit. The 31-year-old has been unhappy with his situation at the club, as Claudio Lotito infamously backtracked on his promise to raise his salary after helping the club qualify for the Champions League in 2023.
Hellas Verona are reportedly willing to sell their young striker Giovane to Lazio, but they’re seeking a higher transfer fee. Over the past few days, sources in the Italian media have reported a potential swap deal involving Giovane and Reda Belahyane.
In the aftermath of the agonizing defeat to Como, Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri faced the press while admitting that he’s no longer involved in transfer market decisions.
Cesc Fabregas hailed Maurizio Sarri as a “genius” after Como’s emphatic 3-0 win away to Lazio, as the Spanish coach reflected on a landmark victory and the ideas behind his rapidly developing side.
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is placing the final touches on his team’s preparations for the encounter against Como, but Matias Vecino remains a doubt.
Bournemouth are making swift and decisive steps in their quest to sign Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas. The Biancocelesti’s January transfer campaign has been entangled with the Cherries, who pipped them for Ferencvaros youngster Alex Toth.
Lazio unveiled their new striker, Petar Ratkov, in a press conference held on Friday, but Angelo Fabian stole the limelight with the explanation he gave for Maurizio Sarri’s recent statement.
The potential sale of Alessio Romagnoli could prove to be the final straw in the increasingly tense relationship between Lazio and Maurizio Sarri. The 67-year-old made his return to Formello last summer after 15 months on the shelf.
Christos Mandas could be on his way out of Lazio this January, with interest from the Premier League beginning to take shape as the club weigh up their options.
The power struggle at Lazio is hardly a hidden secret at this stage, with Claudio Lotito and Maurizio Sarri repeatedly trading barbs. Needless to say, the head coach has been displeased with all the bumps he had been enduring since rejoining the club last summer, beginning with the transfer ban.
Lazio could rekindle their interest in Giovanni Fabbian, as they could miss out on Alex Toth, who appears closer to joining Bournemouth. The Biancocelesti have already signed a new midfielder in January in the shape of Kenneth Taylor, who made his full debut against Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Despite the victory over Hellas Verona, Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri wasn’t in a pleasant mood, as he took several swipes at the club’s hierarchy. The Biancocelesti arrived at the Bentegodi with a depleted squad, as well as two new players who had only arrived in recent days.
Maurizio Sarri admits it was ‘not easy’ to beat Hellas Verona away and hopes Lazio will sign ‘two or three players’ in the summer to make a further step forward.
Nottingham Forest have reportedly enquired about Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who is currently on international duty with Nigeria. The 24-year-old joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2024 after a positive season in Turkiye with Hatayspor.